Concern briefly rippled through parts of Dubai after reports surfaced that two six-year-old girls had walked outside their residential community and could not be immediately located. In an official update issued later, Dubai Police reassured the public that the two children were found safe and reun»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, in partnership with TotalEnergies Research Center in Qatar (TRCQ), announced the launch of the QSTP x TRCQ WaterTech Accelerator, a dedicated program designed to support WaterTech and water DeepTech startups developi»»»

The face of an angel on a restored church fresco in Rome that sparked outrage because of its likeness to Italy's prime minister, has been crudely scrubbed out by the artist who painted it. Church and government officials launched an investigation after pictures of a cherub at the Basilica of St Law»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Chairman of the Qatar Chamber, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al-Thani called for expanding the contribution of private sector and national companies to government procurement. This came during a meeting of the chamber with Director of the Department Government Procuremen»»»

1 of 3 | Ryan Routh, pictured in this screengrab taken from police body camera footage, is arrested by law enforcement officers with the Martin County Sheriff's Office for the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump on September 15, 2024. File Photo courtesy Martin County Sheriff's Office»»»

A camera filming women in a gynaecology exam room in Sofia was reported on Wednesday, adding to earlier media disclosures about secretly made footage from cosmetic studios in Burgas and Kazanlak. Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva described the practice as "a dreadful violation of the right to human dign»»»

US President Donald Trump said in an interview with NBC News Wednesday that Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei should be "very worried," as the US builds up its military forces in the region, AFP reported. "I would say he should be very worried, yeah, he should be," Trump told the US broadcaster. "»»»

US authorities are investigating alleged ransom notes in the disappearance of the mother of NBC News’ Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, officials said on Tuesday. Nancy Guthrie went missing in Arizona over the weekend, and police believe she was taken from her home at night against her will. A n»»»

When word began circulating that two six-year-old girls had walked outside their residential community in Dubai and could not immediately be located, concern spread quickly among residents and across social media channels. The situation, however, was resolved within hours. In an official update, Du»»»

Abidjan, Feb 4 (TAP) - The inaugural Tunisian-Ivorian Handicrafts and Tourism Exhibition (SATIT 2026) will be hosted in Abidjan, the economic capital of Côte d'Ivoire, on February 5-8, 2026.Initiated by the Tunisian and Ivorian private sectors,...»»»

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed, on Wednesday, the launch of the 23rd edition of Sharjah Heritage Days, organised by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage under the theme “Glow of Authenticity”. The event will run un»»»

CAIRO: The State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning joint cooperation between the Public Prosecutions of both countries. The MoU was co-signed by Qatar's Attorney General HE Dr Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi, who is currently visiti»»»

Cairo, Feb. 4 (SANA) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reaffirmed their support for efforts to boost regional stability and safeguard Syria’s sovereignty and territorial unity. This came during a joint press conference in Cairo on Wednesday, concludi»»»

The US Supreme Court has allowed California to use a new voting map that favours Democrats, paving the way for the party to gain up to five congressional seats this year. The unsigned order from the court did not give a reason for the decision. Californians approved changing the state's voting dist»»»

Saudi Arabia has taken a new step to restore Yemen’s Socotra Archipelago to international air traffic by launching a direct flight linking the island with Jeddah, following the resumption of operations at the governorate’s public hospital and government university under a Saudi-backed development p»»»

San Jose: Adobe Inc. ramped up its advertising in 2025, spending $1.4 billion to promote its brand in the face of steep competition and skepticism from Wall Street that the company is a loser in the age of AI. The marketing effort was more than a 30% increase over the prior year’s spending, accordi»»»

Fort Pierce, Florida: A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere." U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon pronounced Rya»»»

British ex-Prince Andrew on Monday vacated the Royal Lodge in west London after the final release of Jeffrey Epstein case files on Friday. Photo by Julien Warnand/EPA Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Royal family member Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor vacated his temporary home at the Royal Lodge this week after the U.S»»»

The Washington Post has announced sweeping layoffs, sharply scaling back the paper's coverage of sports and foreign news. The job cuts, announced on Wednesday, will impact employees across departments with roles in the newsroom's sports, local and foreign sections hit particularly hard. The cut mar»»»

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is seeing his bid for a third term unravel, undermined by rising US pressure and deepening splits within the Shiite Coordination Framework, as Kurdish parties insist the presidency cannot be decided until agreement on the next prime minister is reached. A»»»

Fort Pierce, Florida: Federal prosecutors are set to ask that a man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 be sentenced to life in prison at a hearing on Wednesday. Ryan Routh is scheduled to appear before U. S. District Judge Aileen Cannon in For»»»

“Why shouldn’t I trust them?” That was Seif al-Islam al-Gadhafi’s blunt reply when asked why he had placed his confidence in Islamist prisoners held in his father’s jails in Libya, men he was negotiating to release. He then set out, at length, the logic behind his gamble. He said the Islamists had »»»

Tunis, Feb. 4 (TAP) - The 7th session of Tunisian-Belgian political consultations, held in Brussels, marked an important step in advancing bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as discussing a range of regional and international...»»»

Doha: Under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force "Lekhwiya" HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the activities of the joint tactical exercise of the security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, titled»»»

The UN’s refugee agency has said it is “deeply saddened” by Tuesday’s incident off Chios island in which at least 15 people lost their lives, and 24 children, men and women were injured. The “UNHCR extends its deepest condolences to the victims’ families and stands in solidarity with all those affe»»»

Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, attended a ceremony honouring the recipients of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2026, now in its seventh edition. The event was held at the Founder’s Memorial in Abu Dhabi in the presence of a di»»»

DOHA: Four Qatari cities have won several awards at the 15th edition of the Arab Cities Award, highlighting Qatar's advanced standing in urban planning, environmental sustainability, heritage preservation, and architectural excellence. Al Rayyan won first place for the Twin Minarets Project, while »»»

Doha, Qatar: Four Qatari cities won several awards at the 15th edition of the Arab Cities Award, highlighting Qatar's advanced standing in urban planning, environmental sustainability, heritage preservation, and architectural excellence. Al Rayyan won first place for the Twin Minarets Project, whil»»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia calls on the international community to prevent the trafficking of arms and Starlink terminals from Ukraine to militants in African countries, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said on Wednesday. "We call on the international c»»»

Human trafficking, animal abuse, and scientific experiments that pushed the boundaries of humanity itself: Jeffrey Epstein had grand ambitions, and where better to pursue them than Ukraine? A wild west where everyone has a price, and citizens are little more than lab rats. Within days of Epstein’s »»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, met with Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait, in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Ministe»»»

Cairo: Egypt's top media regulator blocked access on Wednesday to the US-owned gaming platform Roblox over child safety concerns, joining several other governments that have moved to restrict the popular app. Roblox has been banned by countries including Qatar, Iraq and Turkey, and US states such a»»»

Balancing melancholy and romance, memory and emotion, Syrian singer Majd El Qassem continues a musical journey spanning more than three decades, firmly establishing himself as one of the most expressive dramatic voices in Arab music. Shaped by experience and emotional honesty, his voice has carried»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Cairo on Wednesday, where the two leaders co-chaired the second meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council between Egypt and Türkiye, signing a joint statement and a series of agreements an»»»

Trade exchange between Egypt and Türkiye rose to $6.8bn in 2025, up from $6.6bn in 2024, according to data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). The figures were published on Wednesday in conjunction with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s meeting with Turkis»»»

President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, received on Wednesday the head of the Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc, MP Mohammad Raad, at Baabda Palace. The meeting was attended by Dr. Ahmad Mehna and the President’s special advisor, Brigadier General Andre Rahal. After the meeting, MP R»»»

A leading US medical association has recommended against “gender transition” surgeries for minors, citing insufficient evidence that perceived benefits outweigh the risks. The move comes amid a broader drop in support for transgender ideology and sex change surgeries for children. In a statement on»»»

New York: UN chief Antonio Guterres warned that Cuba risks humanitarian "collapse" if it is denied oil, his spokesman said Wednesday as the United States threatens to cut energy supplies as part of a pressure campaign. "The secretary-general is extremely concerned about the humanitarian situation i»»»

DOHA: TikTok took part in Web Summit Qatar 2026 this week with a series of activities aimed at supporting knowledge exchange, celebrating creativity, and engaging with the State of Qatar’s evolving digital ecosystem. As part of its participation, TikTok and the Government Communications Office (GCO»»»

Doha, Qatar: As we get closer to the holy month of Ramadan, February brings a diverse calendar of sports festivals, heritage events, art fairs, and cultural weeks. From fitness-focused gatherings to international exhibitions and equestrian showcases, here are some key events taking place across Qat»»»

Fort Pierce, United States: A man who plotted to assassinate President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course in September 2024, two months before the US election, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison. Ryan Routh, 59, had been found guilty in September of five charges, including attempted ass»»»

The Trump International Hotel proposed for the Serbian capital Belgrade was supposed to mark a new chapter in the country's modern history. It would take the place of one of the city's most arresting sights: the bomb-damaged, but still semi-functional, remains of the defence ministry complex, or Ge»»»

Energy Secretary Luz Elena Gonzalez said the Pemex strategy aims to overhaul internal processes and bolster Mexico’s energy security, with an emphasis on production and financial stability File Photo by Isaac Esquivel/EPA Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Petróleos Mexicanos, Mexico's state-owned oil company known a»»»

Workers with the Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections process absentee ballots at the county's new Elections Hub and Operations Center in Union City, Ga., in 2024. Fulton County filed a motion Wednesday in federal court to demand items seized by the FBI in a raid on the elections »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Washington's approach of ignoring Russia's ideas on the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) is regrettable, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. "However, no formal official response from the United States with regard to the Russian initiative has been rece»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States intends to develop a critical minerals supply chain resilience action plan with the European Union and Japan, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) said on Wednesday. Following the Critical Minerals Ministerial earlier on Wednesday, US Secretary o»»»

Tunis, Feb 4 (TAP) - An increase in banknotes and coins in circulation was recorded, stabilising at TND 27.3 billion as of February 3, 2026, compared with TND 22.8 billion on the same date last year, according to the monetary and financial...»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova will be in Italy for the opening of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games at the invitation of International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry, Iotova's press secretariat reported on Wednesday. Bulgaria will be represented at the Winter Olympics by 20 athle»»»

Gazan health officials said Israeli air strikes on Wednesday killed 24 people, with Israel's military saying the attacks were in response to one of its officers being wounded by enemy gunfire. Despite an ongoing US-brokered truce entering its second phase last month, violence has continued in the G»»»

Ryan Routh has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in September of 2024. Routh, 59, was found guilty last year of trying to kill Trump, then still a presidential candidate, at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm B»»»